Medical Marijuana Cultivation Licensing in Oklahoma
The state government regulates medical marijuana cultivation in Oklahoma to ensure public safety. The application process for a cultivation license is complex and can confuse those without experience in the field. Pinnacle Enterprise can help you navigate the process and increase your chances of obtaining a license.
General Requirements for Medical Marijuana Cultivation in Oklahoma
In order to get a medical marijuana cultivation license in Oklahoma, applicants must meet specific requirements. These vary from age to residency and tax status.
Age:
Applicants must be at least 25 years of age.
Residency:
Applicants must be residents of Oklahoma. Some may need two to five years of residency to qualify for a grower’s license. It’s okay to have non-resident partners, but they can’t own more than 25% of the business.
Tax Status:
The Oklahoma Tax Commission must have issued the applicant a state sales tax permit for their business address.
Criminal record:
You (and other owners or officers) can’t have any non-violent felony in the past two years or violent felony over the past five years.
Financial history:
You (and other owners) can’t have any unpaid state taxes.
Good Standing With the Department of State:
The business must be in good standing with the Department of State if it’s a corporation, LLC, or partnership.
Oklahoma Grower’s License Application Steps
The process for securing your medical cannabis cultivation license in Oklahoma is complex. Below is a simplified version of the steps you’ll need to take.
- License fee – There is a $2,500 annual licensing fee along with the grower’s license.
- License application – Once you’ve completed the steps above, you can fill out the online application for a grower’s license.
- Facility inspection – After your application has been reviewed, an inspector may come to your facility to ensure it meets the requirements set forth by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. This process is annual, and OMMA reserves the right to make unannounced visits to your facility at any time.
- Final approval – OMMA reviews your application and decides whether to issue you a license.
The license is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
Medical marijuana growers must keep extensive records using seed-to-sale tracking. Reports are due by the 15th of the month to the OMMA, and growers must save the files for at least seven years.
Separate transaction reports are necessary for each licensing type. Growers must submit data regarding:
- Harvest totals in pounds
- Amount sold to processor licensees in pounds
- Amount sold to researchers, dispensaries, and processors with licensing information in pounds
- Amount of drying or dried cannabis flower on-site
- Amount of marijuana waste in pounds
Any cannabis not sold requires a full explanation and is subject to review. The documentation is specific, and any errors may cause fines and even a suspension or revocation of your license.
Pinnacle Enterprise Can Help You Obtain a Medical Marijuana Cultivation License
The process for obtaining a medical marijuana cultivation license in Oklahoma is complex. Pinnacle Enterprise can help you navigate the process and increase your chances of success. We have a team of experts familiar with the application process and requirements. Contact us today at 918-973-4160 to learn more about how we can help you secure a commercial grower’s license.
**People with certain medical problems in Oklahoma can use medical marijuana under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. The amendment states that the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) can regulate the number of licenses available to the public.
When there are too many applications for a certain type of service or any other cause, the Authority may temporarily suspend licensing.
The Authority has the power to pass regulations on the moratorium. This amendment will guarantee that Oklahoma’s medical marijuana sector is competitive and legal.